Art School Albums

At last, our long national nightmare is over. Host Case Lowe puts the finishing touches on 2020 with the final episode of the year. He runs down what he thought were the 10 best albums of 2020.

BEST SONGS OF 2020 PLAYLIST

10) Maxwell Stern: Impossible Sum

9) Christian Lee Hutson: Beginners

8) Mil-Spec: World House

7) Beach Bunny: Honeymoon

6) The Front Bottoms: In Sickness & In Flames

5) Ecostrike: A Truth We Still Believe

4) Jeff Rosenstock: NO DREAM

3) ???

2) ??

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Michael Green blew my mind pretty early in this episode talking about where he grew up. Come for that story, stay for a thorough breakdown of Tyler, the Creator's 'IGOR' and why Tyler scared host Case Lowe as a child.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

The Art School Albums podcast celebrates its first anniversary! Episode 52 is highlighted by none other than the hilarious Madeline Penn, who knows host Case Lowe better than anyone else on Earth. Madeline describes her what it was like watching Case cry at a Morrissey concert, her love of Adam Driver, and her ideal country music sound all while detailing Orville Peck's debut, 'Pony'.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Jake Klingensmith & Caleb Sowle are back on the podcast to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Kanye West's 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Aaron Bentley (Everything Elite / Jumping Bomb Audio) is back on the podcast to profess his love for Limp Bizkit and their chart-topping release 'Significant Other'. We dive into Limp Bizkit's beef with Chicago DJ Mancow Muller, Woodstock '99, and the band's relationship with Americana and a pre vs. post-9/11 world. You won't find a more detailed podcast on Limp Bizkit in 2020.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Aaron Bentley (Everything Elite / Jumping Bomb Audio) is back on the podcast to profess his love for Limp Bizkit and their chart-topping release 'Significant Other'. We dive into Limp Bizkit's beef with Chicago DJ Mancow Muller, Woodstock '99, and the band's relationship with Americana and a pre vs. post-9/11 world. You won't find a more detailed podcast on Limp Bizkit in 2020.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Tina Guarino is finally on the podcast as we discus the punishment that 2020 has dealt out along with the latest release from Phoebe Bridgers, the aptly titled 'Punisher'.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Maxwell Stern (Signals Midwest, Timeshares) joins the podcast today to talk about his new solo record, 'Impossible Sum', as well as a litany of other topics including TikTok's influence, "DIY King" Tom Petty, the rise and fall of the emo revival scene.

Please check out the Ratboys Halloween Telethon on October 31-November 1, featuring Maxwell Stern, Sean Bonnette, and all of your other favorite bands. The stream will benefit the Equal Justice Initiative and Girls Rock Chicago.

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Sam Sterbenz joins the show to detail Joyce Manor's self-titled debut record. We talk Seinfeld, Santa Cruz, and the best and worst places to do improv in Chicago along the way.

The Chicago Bond Fund is aiding in the quest for freedom in the greater Chicago area. More info can be found here.

Chicago HOPES for Kids empowers children experiencing homelessness by providing direct academic support in Chicago’s homeless shelters. Children who are experiencing homelessness can fall three to six months behind in school due to their unstable living environment. They help these students unlock their own potential by ensuring that the children receive the necessary academic support needed to keep up in school. More info can be found here.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.

Nirvana altered the pop music landscape forever with 1991's 'Nevermind'. A similar sentiment could be attributed to my life when I was first introduced to Talya Ginsberg. We discuss our early beef, how we've changed over the last three and a half years, and of course, all things 'Nevermind'.

A New Way of Life is a reentry organization aimed at aiding those who have been incarcerated. You can learn more about their amazing work in the link provided.

The recent fire at the Belmont/Kedzie houseless camp has left numerous people in danger. Please follow @avondalemutualaid for how to assist those who have been hurt by this situation.

Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter and Instagram.